The Geotraveller
Geology of Famous Geosites and Areas of Historical Interest
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Beschreibung
This book describes famous geosites and historical localities in national parks and conservation areas from North America, East Africa, and Europe.
The geosites include iconic landforms associated with active volcanoes, canyons, glaciated landscapes, natural rock monoliths, and rifts.
The potential for geotourism in historical localities such as the famous Greco-Roman antiquities of Greece, Italy, and Turkey, is emphasised.
Some of the geosites and historical localities provide evidence that previous civilizations coped with active geology and major climatic cycles, whilst others reveal evidence of famous geological events recognized in history and ancient mythology that helped shape our current civilization.
The book assists tour guides and visitors (both geologists and non-specialists) interested in geotourism by providing an understanding of geological processes in the national parks and historical locations with the assistance of photographs and simplified geological maps.
Gives an illustrated overview of the geology of world-famous geosites Blends geology, archaeology, history and mythology Illustrates the relationship between geology and landforms that triggered historical events Includes photographs and simplified geological maps Promotes geotourism
Autor*in
Roger N. Scoon
Themen in »The Geotraveller«
Geology and Geosites Historical Sites National Parks Geotourism Italy Volcanoes Italian Volcanoes English Lake District Western Turkey Greece Geological Field Trips Iconic Landforms Geotourism and Historical Interest of Famous Sites